Title: Ice Prince
Author: Mrpointyhorns aka Blemery
Author's Email: M
Status: WIP
Part: 7/?
Pairings: Eventually Troy/Ryan, starts with Troy/Gabby and Ryan/OC
Warnings: Slash, Tryan, abusive relationship
Spoilers: None.
Summary: Sharpay and Ryan try out for the figure skating show. Ryan catches the eye of the ice hockey's captain, but is he as really charming as he seems. Troy starts to ask questions when he realizes that he might be jealous.
Beta: Phoenixdreams
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Disney. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended
A/N: I'm sorry I didn't post sooner. I was sick, and for this fic I actually had some sort of schedule when it came to posting, my other fics I just sort of wing it. So sorry.
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Chapter 7
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"Hey Ryan, check this out," Sharpay hurried over to her twin. She held a nice sized trophy in her hand and two envelopes. "I'm starting to understand why these things are so nice."
Ryan laughed at his sister. Even though they had competed when they were younger, Sharpay never cared about the trophy; she just wanted to be the best. But since they had focused just on acting and musicals their trophy collection had stopped expanding. Last night however they had placed third in the partner skate, and Ryan had gotten a special award for young choreographer. The third place gave them both a 500 hundred dollar scholarship which was nice even though Ryan and Sharpay's parents could afford to put them through school.
Rebecca had place for a solo number that she had been performing for several years. She also received a scholarship, but she and Jack did not rank in their partner skating.
"Great job, guys. I really enjoyed your performance. I can't wait to see what you have planned for the musical, Ry," Gabriella said. She and Kelsi had come over because their boyfriends were traveling home from Tucson. They had seen them compete yesterday, and wanted to congratulate them.
"Just be careful for what you wish for. My sweet loving brother turns into a monster when he's trying to make his choreographing work," Sharpay placed the trophy on the coffee table and then looked at Kelsi, "So any hints about what we should expect."
"Well, I'll tell you that it's called Fortune Isles, but I can't tell you anymore before the final product is finished," Kelsi flushed a little bit. She knew she was being unreasonable but she could not help it. She was too nervous that revealing part of her show would ruin it.
"That's not telling us anything," Ryan pouted. He was hoping for more then that, but he knew he would get the first look at the musical since he would be part of its production.
Kelsi bit her lip gently and sighed softly, "Alright. It's about a prince, he is unsatisfied with his life as prince and he is worried about how that will affect the kingdom especially since his father the king is sick. The prince knows that ever since his father became sick that his uncle, the king's brother has been stealing from the people and corrupting the government. One day he meets a peasant boy who has always wished to be more then a helping hand. They decide to switch places, which just ends up terrible because the prince falls in love with a milk maid, and the peasant boy falls in love with a princess. That's about all I have so far."
The three listening all looked at each other and then back at Kelsi. "Oh that sounds really good. Really romantic."
"Yeah, it's based off the Prince and the Pauper, but I'm still trying to work out the end. I also want to make the girls roles bigger. We'll see," Kelsi shrugged. She drifted off for a minute as if she was thinking about it.
The group startled when Ryan's phone rang loudly. Ryan excused himself and took the phone call in the hall. "Jack?"
"Ryan where the hell are you?" Jack voice snapped like a whip.
"I'm at home talking to the girls," Ryan rolled his eyes even though Jack could not see him. "Is that a problem?"
"What girls?" Jack voice was less harsh but still just as accusing. "Is it that Montez girl? You know I don't like you hanging out with her."
"She's just a girl. Calm down, Jack. If you want me to I'll tell them I have to go and we can meet up for lunch or something." Ryan suggested. He did not want Jack to be mad at him; there was no reason for him to be.
He waited a few minutes before he heard Jack sigh, "Okay, come over Ryan. And maybe we can do more then just eat."
Ryan giggled and hung up the phone. He hurried back in the living room, "I know we agreed to go shopping today, but I just remembered that I made plans with Jack."
The girls gave him a strange look. He wondered if he had been loud when he was talking to Jack. "Hey that's okay right?"
"Sure Ryan, have fun," Sharpay waved her brother away and then turned away from him. The other girls still remained quiet but Ryan took the chance to leave.
He quickly ran upstairs to dress a bit nicer before he left the house. He took his sparsely used car and headed towards Jack's house. He was not surprised to find that Jack's parents were not home. Ryan shrugged of his jacket and placed it on the back of the couch before sitting down next to Jack on the couch.
"Hey baby," Ryan leaned over to kiss his cheek. Jack batted him away and pointed to the television. It looked like Jack was watching a game of ice hockey. Ryan frowned; the game never really interested him. Still he settled back on the couch leaning heavily against Jack.
As soon as the commercial came on Jack turned his attention to Ryan. "What are you wearing?" Ryan looked a bit stunned at the comment. He really tried to dress to impress Jack and apparently he did not do too well. Jack touched Ryan's shirt and looked at it disapprovingly, "Do you have to be so flamboyant? It's not like we live in San Francisco or New York, this is not Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."
"I like this shirt," Ryan protested, but he suddenly had an urge to burn it. "Whatever I figured you wouldn't keep it on me for too long."
Jack gave Ryan a look, but stopped when the game came on. "Will you get me a refill?" He asked holding up his empty can of beer. Ryan raised an eyebrow but went into the kitchen to get Jack a beer. He looked down at his shirt thoughtfully. He liked to wear colorful shirts. He never realized that Jack did not like them. Ryan wore bright shirts almost every day; it was part of the package. Sighing Ryan knew it would eat at him until he went home to go through his closet.
He walked back into the living room with another can of beer. He sat down next to Jack and handed the beer to him. He lay back against him, and pretended to watch the game. Ryan was not opposed to all sports he just did not like to watch hockey especially on television, especially when he would much rather do something with his boyfriend.
After Ryan sighed for the fifth time Jack looked down at him and pushed him away a bit. "What is wrong with you, Ryan? You're the one that wanted to come over."
"I know, but I thought we would do something," Ryan whined a little. He felt so pathetic in front of Jack. He wondered if it was normal to feel so little in front of a lover.
Jack rolled his eyes pushing Ryan away a little more forcefully. "Well gee Ryan you should have thought about that before you invited yourself over in the middle of my game."
Ryan shuttered a little bit. He was really confused about this situation and maybe that's why he was unable to get mad or upset at Jack for the way he was acting. "You didn't want me to go to the mall with the girls."
"Yeah, that is because I don't like you hanging out with Gabriella, and who are these other girls? Do I know them?" Jack snipped. He was still trying to watch his game but Ryan could tell that he was mad.
"Just Sharpay, and Kelsi. Are you going to tell me that I'm not allowed to hang out with my sister anymore?" Ryan asked.
"Well it is a little weird, Ryan. And she's not really nice to you. All I've even seen her do is walk all over you. When are you going to grow up and realize that you're the male twin," Jack snapped. The commercial came on and he looked at Ryan. The blond looked horrified. He looked like he was trying to decide whether to cry or to yell. "I know she's your sister Ryan, but that's just it. She's just your sister. It's great that you're close, but sometimes you seem a bit more like her shadow then her brother."
Ryan folded his arms over his chest. He pouted. He thought it was unfair that Jack judge him like that. They had been dating for less then a month, how could he say such things. But, at some levels Jack was right. Sharpay did take advantage of Ryan and sometimes at such lengths that she ended up hurting Ryan to better herself.
"I'm sorry," he said to Jack. He did not know why but he actually felt like he needed to apologize to Jack because of how he let his sister treat him. He lay back down pressed against Jack. The athlete put an arm around Ryan and rubbed his fingers along Ryan's lower arm. He shuttered a little closing his eyes. He was still really confused. He knew he should be mad at Jack, but the other boy seemed so confident and unmoved by anything that Ryan had to say. It seemed almost pointless for Ryan to get mad because he knew he would never get anything he wanted if he got mad.
"Hey, Ry," Jack said after a few minutes. He pressed a kiss to Ryan's blond hair. "I'm sorry I'm so blunt, but I just don't like seeing people taking advantage of you." The blond nodded slightly. "Shh it's okay baby. We're okay."
Ryan sighed a little. He did not know why but he felt relieved by Jack's apology. Maybe it was because he was still so confused about what was going on. He wanted to accept Jack's apology and just forget about what had happened. He was right after all, Sharpay did not treat him right, and maybe Gabriella did not treat him right either. Maybe he was blinded by her sweet smile, and her gentle orders, but perhaps she was just like Sharpay. Jack cared about him, and he wanted Ryan to be safe and happy, so maybe Ryan would start listening to him.
